Success Stories

Willard Elementary Mural

Event Date: May 11, 2024
Total Funds Disbursed to School: $1500
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It’s been an Eastside tradition since 2016: Willard Elementary School 5th graders in Lindsay Hallman’s art class designing and painting murals for their neighborhood. Their creation for 2024 is right across the street from school on the side of A Trash Panda’s Retro Boutique at the corner of Dean Avenue and East 30th Street. With a message that reads “Great Things Take Time,” this year’s public artwork was designed by students Sophia Rios Rivas, Erika Sapkota, and Abbie Milligan.

2023 Foundation Dinner

Event Date: November 2nd, 2023
Total Funds Raised: $46,000
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With more than $46,000 raised, 250 supporters of Des Moines Public Schools attended the foundation dinner at Drake’s Olmsted Center on Thursday, November 2nd. Student cheerleaders, musicians, vocalists, poets and artists showcased their talents as guests enjoyed dinner with desserts created by the Central Campus Culinary Program. After presentations and student performances, Dr. Ian Roberts spoke to the audience about his first few months as the new superintendent and why radical empathy is needed for our students.

One Run 2023

Event Date: September 23rd, 2023
Participants: 1,384
Total Funds Dispersed to Schools: $32,756
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The 2023 OneRun hosted more than 1,400 people in Water Works Park, a record turnout! The run raised $32,756 for DMPS elementary and middle schools this year, bringing the total since the run started in 2019 to more than $109,000 raised for the schools! Thanks to everyone who participated!

One Run 2022

Event Date: September 24th, 2022
Participants: 1,158
Total Funds Dispersed to Schools: $30,866
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Oak Park Elementary Bird Opera

Event Date: March 9, 2023
Total Funds Dispersed to School: $171.94

One Run 2021

Event Date: September 11th, 2021
Participants: 537
Total Funds Dispersed to Schools: $29,250
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One Run 2019

Event Date: April 27th, 2019
Participants: 708
Total Funds Dispersed to Schools: $17,098
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